Mountain bike, the Streets of Abruzzo

Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights

Location: Fontecchio, Abruzzo

Price: from € 275

Routes with a duration of three days (two nights) with thematic itineraries to choose from according to your interests.

We are offering some routes via mountain or racing bike through beautiful areas within the Sirente Regional Natural Park and the National Park of Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga.

Immersed within the nature of Abruzzo, you will get to know the medieval villages, the old villages of the mountain shepherds, the ancient shrines of the saints, the natural caves and the many local traditions still alive in the area. You will have the opportunity to taste the local food- and if you want- even to take a short cooking class taught by the locals! Every night you will stay in cottages or homes that are located in the medieval villages of the area and eat typical dishes of Abruzzo.

Our tours always include a qualified guide who will take care of all the organizational aspects of the trip, in order to remove any stress and allow to savor the trip.

WEEKEND ITINERARY

TOUR 1 - The Sweet Route
Journey to discover the typical sweets of Abruzzo: the confetti of Sulmona and the sweets of Aveja and the Fossa chocolate factory.
TOUR 2 - The Saffron Route
Journey from the Valley of the Aterno River to its plain, to the places where saffron is grown and prepared.
TOUR 3 - The Pagliare Route
Journey to discover the ancient and remote farming villages of the mountains.
TOUR 4 - The Route of the Spirit
Journey to discover the shrines of saints and monasteries of the Abruzzo mountains.

How to Reach Fontecchio
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Info

By car from Roma/Teramo: exit L’Aquila east from A24, drive in the direction of Pescara, follow SS17 towards Pescara until you reach the SS261 junction, keep to the right in the direction of San Demetrio – Molina Aterno, after 15 Km you will arrive in Fontecchio.
By bus either from L’Aquila and from Sulmona with Arpa bus lines
By train, railway line Terni-L’Aquila-Sulmona until you reach the Fontecchio train station (2 km from the village center).
- Accommodations in cottages or inns in a double room with a private bathroom;
- All indicated lunchs, dinners and tastings;
- The transport of luggage between hotels;
- The assistance of a professional guide;
- Entrance fees for all visits indicated;
- Wolfy Card.
- Anything that is not mentioned in the “price includes”;
- Optional admittance to the Natural Stiffe Caves;
- Any extra activities carried out upon request;
- The journey to and from the place of origin or the airport.
Min. 6 people (advised to meet the minimum person count or else negotiate a custom quote)